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Dumplings are humble and homey. They make people smile. I have loved them since childhood, and this site focuses on cooking and finding the tastiest morsels. It's also the companion to my cookbook, Asian Dumplings.

Events

Events

Classes and Events Schedule

Hope to meet, chat, and cook with you soon! Or, listen on the radio or web! Sometimes, I get on TV too.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Hands-on Cooking Classes @LoveAppleFarms

Save these dates to cook with me at Love Apple Farm, a gardening and educational center located in the Santa Cruz mountains. You'll get a workout at the 4-hour classes, which I love to teach but rarely get to on the West Coast!

April 5-9, 2013: San Francisco: I'll be teaching a hands-on cooking class and moderating a conversation with four exceptional women who've contributed to the history and evolution of Chinese cuisine in America.

Sept. 10, 11, 12 @ Barbara-Jo's Books to Cooks So looking foward to returning to one of my favorite eating cities. For three days, Barbara-Jo's cookbook bookstore will be featuring my works, one per day. There will be a master class each day, with an extra Asian Tofu book talk and signing. Barbara Jo's has an onsite kitchen so we'll be cooking, eating & talking. For details on the Asian food extravanganza, visit the store's events page. Note: Each class registration includes a book.

Mon., Sept 17, 6:30-8:30: Tofu workshop @ booklarderI'll be doing a 2-hour class that'll include a tofu demo and tasting. Book Larder is a terrific cookbook bookstore and cooking class space in Seattle. Class size is limited to 30 and the cost is a mere $20. Register here.

Wed., Sept 19, noon: Asian Tofu Luncheon @MonsoonSeattleSeattle's premier Viet-American chefs and restaurateurs Eric and Sophie Banh will be doing a 4-course lunch with wine pairing ($35!) based on the cookbook. We did a similar sold-out events for the Vietnamese and dumpling books. Eric invited me back for tofu too! This time, we'll be at the original Monsoon location in Capitol Hill. Purchase tickets here.

Portland, OR

Sat., Sept 22, 4pm: Asian Tofu book talk and tastings!If you're a Portland local or in town for the food festival, pop over to Powell's Bookstore in Burnside on Saturday afternoon. I'll have nibbles and we'll chat about tofu. Bring your burning questions about bean curd. Free.

Hands-On cooking Class @ Gourmandise SchoolJoin me for one or a full weekend of cooking classes in Santa Monica! The Gourmandise School is located in lovely Santa Monica. Registration has yet to open. Mark your calendars for:

We're in San Francisco's Little Saigon for this major event celebrating Asian American history month! Join me, Martin Yan, Charles Phan and other talented chefs for the demos, which are scheduled from 11-3pm.

Friday,4/16/2010, time and location TBA: Asian American Food Writers PanelYale University, New Haven, ConnecticutThe Asian American Students Alliance is organizing this event to include me, Monica Bhide and Kim Sun Lee! Lots to talk about. Read about what we dished up...

Friday, 2/12/2010, 11:30am - 1pm: Asian Dumplings Luncheon -- SOLD OUTMonsoon East RestaurantBellevue, WashingtonJoin me for a multi-course lunch and premium tea-pairing at Eric and Sophie Banh’s new restaurant just outside of Seattle. I’ll demo and discuss Asian dumpling techniques, ingredients, and history. The Asian Dumpling cookbook will be available for sale at a family-and-friends discount too! Event details are on the Monsoon East News page!

Monday, 2/1/2010, 3pm-4pm: TV AppearanceView From the Bay, ABC7 (San Francisco)Get ready for Lunar New Year. Easy tips for making curry puffs and a cocktail to liven up your celebration! [Missed the show? Watch the segment!]

Saturday, 1/2/2010, 11am: Radio interviewDining Around with Gene Burns KGO AM810, San Francisco Listen live or catch the podcast later to hear about my joint project with Fork & Spoon, a San Francisco-based event production company. Hint: it's for Chinese New Year! Recorded podcast.